Wisconsin native Rick Wagner: 'Easy decision' to join Packers

Several different factors coalesced to make Rick Wagner’s final destination in free agency a simple one to figure out.

The veteran right tackle said Thursday it was an “easy decision” to come back to his home state and join the Green Bay Packers after being released by the Detroit Lions.

“I’m very happy to be home,” Wagner said during a Zoom call with reporters.

Wagner, a West Allis native who played college football for the Badgers in Madison, grew up a Packers fan and made several trips up to Green Bay to see preseason games and visit training camp. He said he “never” wants to leave the state of Wisconsin again, and he might not have to if he proves to be a capable replacement for Bryan…